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Pão de Quejio

Pão De Quejio

Explore the savory world of Pão de queijo, a delightful treat from Brazil made with tapioca flour and cheese.
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Keyword: baking
Author: Racquel

Ingredients

  • ½ cup full cream milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ¾ cup Tapioca Flour
  • ¼ cup Cassava Flour
  • 1 Egg slightly beaten
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup Cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Warm milk in pot with oil and butter
  • Once butter is melted, remove pot from stove top and add flour (Tapioca and Cassava)
  • Add salt to beaten egg then incorporate into flour mixture
  • Fold in cheese
  • Using a spoon, or scoop, to portion dough and roll into golf ball size pieces
  • Place on lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes once removed from the oven

Video

Notes

  • These cheese breads can be frozen after portioned and baked fresh when ready!
  • Try a combination of mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese for a cheesier version!
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